Last updated: May 2026
State-by-state survey of balance billing laws, surprise billing protections, dispute resolution, disclosures, and patient safeguards.
STATE LEGAL SURVEY
State Legal Survey – Balance Billing
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Bungled Effort
Only state regulators could complicate an effort to simplify the regulation of surplus lines.
Slippery States
As businesses increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into operations, inconsistent state rules pose risk and compliance challenges.
States not Slowing This Year
While Congress struggles to pass meaningful policy on insurance, state legislatures are racing ahead on issues including PBM reform, disaster readiness, and AI oversight.